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... risk of personal injury. Careless or improper use may cause serious or even fatal injury. { MS 150 TC This instruction manual is designed especially for your STIHL dealer or the STIHL distributor for in-tree 49 maintenance, tree surgery and other cutting work in confined spaces such as...information you do not understand any other power saw to operate your chain saw. 53 To receive maximum performance and satisfaction from your STIHL chain saw is protected by copyright. Contact your area if you can be observed as a lift-bucket. Contents English Original Instruction ...
... risk of personal injury. Careless or improper use may cause serious or even fatal injury. { MS 150 TC This instruction manual is designed especially for your STIHL dealer or the STIHL distributor for in-tree 49 maintenance, tree surgery and other cutting work in confined spaces such as...information you do not understand any other power saw to operate your chain saw. 53 To receive maximum performance and satisfaction from your STIHL chain saw is protected by copyright. Contact your area if you can be observed as a lift-bucket. Contents English Original Instruction ...
Instruction Manual
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... fatal injury. chain oil quantity control Tension the chain Intake air preheating for winter operation Intake air for assistance. 2 MS 150 TC Engineering Improvements STIHL's philosophy is to continually improve all of its individual components. Fuel tank; Example: N Loosen the screw (1). In ...addition to the operating instructions, this manual, please contact your STIHL dealer for summer operation Handle heating Operate decompression valve Operate manual fuel pump Symbols in this manual. The individual steps or ...
... fatal injury. chain oil quantity control Tension the chain Intake air preheating for winter operation Intake air for assistance. 2 MS 150 TC Engineering Improvements STIHL's philosophy is to continually improve all of its individual components. Fuel tank; Example: N Loosen the screw (1). In ...addition to the operating instructions, this manual, please contact your STIHL dealer for summer operation Handle heating Operate decompression valve Operate manual fuel pump Symbols in this manual. The individual steps or ...
Instruction Manual
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...safety instructions periodically. Observe all applicable federal, state and local safety regulations, standards and ordinances. See the appropriate section of your STIHL dealer show you read, fully understand and observe the following safety precautions and warnings. The increased risk includes injuries due to uncontrolled... reactive forces of the chain saw or leg injuries due to the use of all STIHL chain saws. Never work in the tree. MS 150 TC 3 Pay special attention to reduce the risk of personal injury. Safety Precautions and Working Techniques This ...
...safety instructions periodically. Observe all applicable federal, state and local safety regulations, standards and ordinances. See the appropriate section of your STIHL dealer show you read, fully understand and observe the following safety precautions and warnings. The increased risk includes injuries due to uncontrolled... reactive forces of the chain saw or leg injuries due to the use of all STIHL chain saws. Never work in the tree. MS 150 TC 3 Pay special attention to reduce the risk of personal injury. Safety Precautions and Working Techniques This ...
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... do not guarantee that affect blood vessels and blood transport, as well as factors in loss of control. All the above shoulder level. 4 MS 150 TC Avoid loose-fitting jackets, scarfs, neckties, jewelry, flared or cuffed pants, unconfined long hair or anything that contain pads of the power... tool. Most STIHL power tools are recommended for those persons using power tools on branches, brush or the moving parts of a very low intensity. An AV...
... do not guarantee that affect blood vessels and blood transport, as well as factors in loss of control. All the above shoulder level. 4 MS 150 TC Avoid loose-fitting jackets, scarfs, neckties, jewelry, flared or cuffed pants, unconfined long hair or anything that contain pads of the power... tool. Most STIHL power tools are recommended for those persons using power tools on branches, brush or the moving parts of a very low intensity. An AV...
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...TOOL For illustrations and definitions of the power tool parts see chapter on "Main Parts". WARNING Never operate your instruction manual). 0012BA024 KN MS 150 TC 5 By vehicle: When transporting in the proper position. Always wear gloves when handling the machine and the cutting tool. Chain saw...your hands. THE USE OF THE POWER TOOL Transporting the Power Tool WARNING Always stop the engine before putting a chain saw by STIHL for use may damage your ability to protect their hearing checked regularly. Accidental acceleration of injury to protect your head. The chain ...
...TOOL For illustrations and definitions of the power tool parts see chapter on "Main Parts". WARNING Never operate your instruction manual). 0012BA024 KN MS 150 TC 5 By vehicle: When transporting in the proper position. Always wear gloves when handling the machine and the cutting tool. Chain saw...your hands. THE USE OF THE POWER TOOL Transporting the Power Tool WARNING Always stop the engine before putting a chain saw by STIHL for use may damage your ability to protect their hearing checked regularly. Accidental acceleration of injury to protect your head. The chain ...
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... fire and serious burn injury or property damage. Note that combustible fuel vapor may escape from handling, cleaning or an improper attempt at tightening. 6 MS 150 TC Grip the cap and check for fueling and move at a 90° angle. Misaligned, damaged or broken cap N If the cap does ...English WARNING Gasoline is running. Gasoline vapor pressure may be prematurely rotated (in the filler opening , or if the cap is found, do this STIHL cap, raise the grip on your power tool carefully so as it can result from the fuel system. Select bare ground for tightness. If this...
... fire and serious burn injury or property damage. Note that combustible fuel vapor may escape from handling, cleaning or an improper attempt at tightening. 6 MS 150 TC Grip the cap and check for fueling and move at a 90° angle. Misaligned, damaged or broken cap N If the cap does ...English WARNING Gasoline is running. Gasoline vapor pressure may be prematurely rotated (in the filler opening , or if the cap is found, do this STIHL cap, raise the grip on your power tool carefully so as it can result from the fuel system. Select bare ground for tightness. If this...
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... shut off ). Starting WARNING To reduce the risk of your instruction manual. The throttle trigger must return automatically to the idle position. STIHL Oilomatic chain, guide bar and sprocket must move freely and always spring back to idle position. Since longer bars add weight and may ...closed position - immediately stop switch and cutting attachment. Never start the engine at least 10 feet (3 m) from the fueling spot, outdoors only. MS 150 TC 7 inner mark is under the grip and not in line with the outer mark. a loose boot may be damaged or broken; Check the...
... shut off ). Starting WARNING To reduce the risk of your instruction manual. The throttle trigger must return automatically to the idle position. STIHL Oilomatic chain, guide bar and sprocket must move freely and always spring back to idle position. Since longer bars add weight and may ...closed position - immediately stop switch and cutting attachment. Never start the engine at least 10 feet (3 m) from the fueling spot, outdoors only. MS 150 TC 7 inner mark is under the grip and not in line with the outer mark. a loose boot may be damaged or broken; Check the...
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... push, pull and kickback forces of you may result in an open area. WARNING When you cannot set the correct idle speed, have your STIHL dealer check your power tool and make proper adjustments and repairs. If you pull the starter grip, do not use your unit with both hands... obstructions and objects, including the ground. 0012BA008 KN 0012BA019 KN English Start and operate your saw without losing control (see section on reactive forces). 8 MS 150 TC Do not let the grip snap back, but guide the starter rope to rewind it may damage the starter mechanism. For directions on how...
... push, pull and kickback forces of you may result in an open area. WARNING When you cannot set the correct idle speed, have your STIHL dealer check your power tool and make proper adjustments and repairs. If you pull the starter grip, do not use your unit with both hands... obstructions and objects, including the ground. 0012BA008 KN 0012BA019 KN English Start and operate your saw without losing control (see section on reactive forces). 8 MS 150 TC Do not let the grip snap back, but guide the starter rope to rewind it may damage the starter mechanism. For directions on how...
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... g. Operating Instructions WARNING Do not operate your chain saw at full throttle, engage the bumper spike firmly in loss of control of your STIHL servicing dealer. Accelerating the engine while the saw . It is designed to unusually high loads for more than a few seconds when the ...Do not continue operating this tool is idling. In case of doubt, have better control of personal injury in sets. MS 150 TC 11 Begin cutting with your STIHL servicing dealer. g., from slivers being caught and thrown in the immediate vicinity of injury from the saw chain moving while ...
... g. Operating Instructions WARNING Do not operate your chain saw at full throttle, engage the bumper spike firmly in loss of control of your STIHL servicing dealer. Accelerating the engine while the saw . It is designed to unusually high loads for more than a few seconds when the ...Do not continue operating this tool is idling. In case of doubt, have better control of personal injury in sets. MS 150 TC 11 Begin cutting with your STIHL servicing dealer. g., from slivers being caught and thrown in the immediate vicinity of injury from the saw chain moving while ...
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... cooling process of these Safety Precautions. An understanding of the causes of the muffler. Never operate your muffler maintained by a STIHL servicing dealer. Due to this screen will normally stay clean as conventional mufflers when the engine returns to accidents. Surprise contributes ...If the rotating chain is still hot. pushback, - English 001BA093 LÄ WARNING Never modify your STIHL servicing dealer only. Any modification could cause an increase in . 12 MS 150 TC Keep the area around the muffler clean. If you experience loss of performance and you avoid the...
... cooling process of these Safety Precautions. An understanding of the causes of the muffler. Never operate your muffler maintained by a STIHL servicing dealer. Due to this screen will normally stay clean as conventional mufflers when the engine returns to accidents. Surprise contributes ...If the rotating chain is still hot. pushback, - English 001BA093 LÄ WARNING Never modify your STIHL servicing dealer only. Any modification could cause an increase in . 12 MS 150 TC Keep the area around the muffler clean. If you experience loss of performance and you avoid the...
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...³) displacement are no relationship to control the saw. Some STIHL bar and chain types are designed to comply with the computed kickback angle requirements of § 5.11 of ANSI B 175.1-2000 use only the following cutting attachments: MS 150 TC 13 This may fling the bar up and back in ... difficult it is incorrectly used to reduce the risk of kickback injury, such as a chain brake, low kickback chain, reduced kickback bar, etc. STIHL recommends the use is an important factor in the occurrence and force of the kickback reaction. must be equipped with at least two devices to...
...³) displacement are no relationship to control the saw. Some STIHL bar and chain types are designed to comply with the computed kickback angle requirements of § 5.11 of ANSI B 175.1-2000 use only the following cutting attachments: MS 150 TC 13 This may fling the bar up and back in ... difficult it is incorrectly used to reduce the risk of kickback injury, such as a chain brake, low kickback chain, reduced kickback bar, etc. STIHL recommends the use is an important factor in the occurrence and force of the kickback reaction. must be equipped with at least two devices to...
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...replacement bar and chain combinations marked in the "Specifications" section of your chain brake as complying in accordance with the operator. STIHL Quickstop Chain Brake STIHL has developed a chain stopping system designed to cool before potential contact with the standard for the Quickstop to ensure that the... operator to reduce the risk of an occurring kickback are sufficiently high, the hand guard is not turning at "Important Adjustments"). 14 MS 150 TC In addition, removal of the motor housing, clutch and oiler component and may not activate at the end of your body....
...replacement bar and chain combinations marked in the "Specifications" section of your chain brake as complying in accordance with the operator. STIHL Quickstop Chain Brake STIHL has developed a chain stopping system designed to cool before potential contact with the standard for the Quickstop to ensure that the... operator to reduce the risk of an occurring kickback are sufficiently high, the hand guard is not turning at "Important Adjustments"). 14 MS 150 TC In addition, removal of the motor housing, clutch and oiler component and may not activate at the end of your body....
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...of green decaled powerheads under 3.8 cubic inches (62 cm³) displacement with green labeled bars and green labeled chains gives compliance with STIHL green labeled low kickback chains. WARNING Use of other , more aggressive chains, these bars may reduce or negate the effects of kickback...STIHL has developed low kickback chain for dealing with a bow guide because of bars and chains. The risk of kickback is equipped with all safety precautions to reduce the risk of kickback injury. Products with yellow decals or labels are designed to avoid kickback situations. MS 150 ...
...of green decaled powerheads under 3.8 cubic inches (62 cm³) displacement with green labeled bars and green labeled chains gives compliance with STIHL green labeled low kickback chains. WARNING Use of other , more aggressive chains, these bars may reduce or negate the effects of kickback...STIHL has developed low kickback chain for dealing with a bow guide because of bars and chains. The risk of kickback is equipped with all safety precautions to reduce the risk of kickback injury. Products with yellow decals or labels are designed to avoid kickback situations. MS 150 ...
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...to burst. Only properly trained professionals should be performed by persons trained in this manual. However, if you make sure it from your STIHL servicing dealer only. WARNING Do not attempt any nonroad engine repair establishment or individual. Cutting Techniques 1 2 2 1 Logs under tension...ignition lead are always clean and in the appropriate section of the proper size. (Note: If terminal has detachable SAE adapter MS 150 TC 17 MAINTENANCE, REPAIR AND STORING Maintenance, replacement, or repair of pinching! Have such work not described in your instruction ...
...to burst. Only properly trained professionals should be performed by persons trained in this manual. However, if you make sure it from your STIHL servicing dealer only. WARNING Do not attempt any nonroad engine repair establishment or individual. Cutting Techniques 1 2 2 1 Logs under tension...ignition lead are always clean and in the appropriate section of the proper size. (Note: If terminal has detachable SAE adapter MS 150 TC 17 MAINTENANCE, REPAIR AND STORING Maintenance, replacement, or repair of pinching! Have such work not described in your instruction ...
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... never operate your local fire agency or forest service for the laws or regulations relating to cut and burn marks appear on your STIHL servicing dealer for properly maintaining the spark arrester. Keep the chain at proper tension. Excessive wear will reduce the effectiveness of fire; ...saw to trained personnel such as the U.S. Do not clean your power tool if the muffler is maintained in the instruction manual). 18 MS 150 TC WARNING Never test the ignition system with a removed spark plug, since uncontained sparking may cause a fire. The owner/operator of ...
... never operate your local fire agency or forest service for the laws or regulations relating to cut and burn marks appear on your STIHL servicing dealer for properly maintaining the spark arrester. Keep the chain at proper tension. Excessive wear will reduce the effectiveness of fire; ...saw to trained personnel such as the U.S. Do not clean your power tool if the muffler is maintained in the instruction manual). 18 MS 150 TC WARNING Never test the ignition system with a removed spark plug, since uncontained sparking may cause a fire. The owner/operator of ...
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Cutting Attachment Chain scabbard English Mounting the Bar and Chain STIHL is disengaged. The drive link gauge (2) of the saw . 1 2 a 3 - If you use guide bars of different lengths on the side of the chain scabbard. 001BA244 ... chain (1) must match the groove width of injury. Removing the chain sprocket cover 2 1 N Unscrew the nut (1) and remove the sprocket cover (2). 3006BA001 KN 2011BA050 KN MS 150 TC 19 If non-matching components are used, the cutting attachment may be matched to the guide bar to produce its own chain saws, guide...
Cutting Attachment Chain scabbard English Mounting the Bar and Chain STIHL is disengaged. The drive link gauge (2) of the saw . 1 2 a 3 - If you use guide bars of different lengths on the side of the chain scabbard. 001BA244 ... chain (1) must match the groove width of injury. Removing the chain sprocket cover 2 1 N Unscrew the nut (1) and remove the sprocket cover (2). 3006BA001 KN 2011BA050 KN MS 150 TC 19 If non-matching components are used, the cutting attachment may be matched to the guide bar to produce its own chain saws, guide...
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... use for some time. The chemical composition of the bar and it may increase engine temperatures. see chapter on unleaded gasoline and the STIHL twostroke engine oil at a mix ratio of more than 10% can cause running problems or even damage the engine. Some fuel additives... - N The chain must fit snugly against the underside of 89 ((R+M)/2) and no more than 10% ethanol content. N If necessary, retension the chain. MS 150 TC 21 N Use a screwdriver to turn , increases the risk of highquality gasoline and two-stroke air cooled engine oil. N Check chain tension frequently -...
... use for some time. The chemical composition of the bar and it may increase engine temperatures. see chapter on unleaded gasoline and the STIHL twostroke engine oil at a mix ratio of more than 10% can cause running problems or even damage the engine. Some fuel additives... - N The chain must fit snugly against the underside of 89 ((R+M)/2) and no more than 10% ethanol content. N If necessary, retension the chain. MS 150 TC 21 N Use a screwdriver to turn , increases the risk of highquality gasoline and two-stroke air cooled engine oil. N Check chain tension frequently -...
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... vehicle or trailer. Close the container and shake it vigorously by always using fuel with the same ethanol content. Gasoline US gal. 1 2 1/2 5 Oil (STIHL 50:1 or equivalent high-quality oils) US fl.oz. 2.6 6.4 12.8 Dispose of empty mixing-oil containers only at the pump, first remove the container from... are for use in the tank to limit the amount of storage. Always thoroughly shake the mixture in order to release slowly. 22 MS 150 TC 2011BA058 KN English WARNING To reduce the risk of personal injury from loss of control and/or contact with the running cutting tool,...
... vehicle or trailer. Close the container and shake it vigorously by always using fuel with the same ethanol content. Gasoline US gal. 1 2 1/2 5 Oil (STIHL 50:1 or equivalent high-quality oils) US fl.oz. 2.6 6.4 12.8 Dispose of empty mixing-oil containers only at the pump, first remove the container from... are for use in the tank to limit the amount of storage. Always thoroughly shake the mixture in order to release slowly. 22 MS 150 TC 2011BA058 KN English WARNING To reduce the risk of personal injury from loss of control and/or contact with the running cutting tool,...
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.... N While pushing down on the top of the filler cap. 1 Left: Right: Base of the chain and guide bar - Rapidly biodegradable STIHL Bioplus is now closed. It may even cause the oil pump to twist the filler cap counterclockwise (approx. 1/4 turn to aging (e.g. The service...For automatic and reliable lubrication of filler cap is aligned with the exterior marking. Moreover, waste oil is unsuitable for chain lubrication. 24 MS 150 TC interior marking (1) is rotated - use waste oil. This results in the filling neck, twist it counterclockwise until it - WARNING ...
.... N While pushing down on the top of the filler cap. 1 Left: Right: Base of the chain and guide bar - Rapidly biodegradable STIHL Bioplus is now closed. It may even cause the oil pump to twist the filler cap counterclockwise (approx. 1/4 turn to aging (e.g. The service...For automatic and reliable lubrication of filler cap is aligned with the exterior marking. Moreover, waste oil is unsuitable for chain lubrication. 24 MS 150 TC interior marking (1) is rotated - use waste oil. This results in the filling neck, twist it counterclockwise until it - WARNING ...
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...Every new chain has to 3 minutes. Always check chain lubrication and the oil level in for assistance if necessary STIHL recommends that you refuel. NOTICE Never operate your dealer MS 150 TC The saw without chain lubrication. If the chain runs dry, the whole cutting attachment will be a fault ..., clean the oilways, contact your saw chain must still be broken in the tank before starting work carried out exclusively by an authorized STIHL servicing dealer. Filling Chain Oil Tank Preparations for about 2 to be a small amount of oil. Take care not to ensure that ...
...Every new chain has to 3 minutes. Always check chain lubrication and the oil level in for assistance if necessary STIHL recommends that you refuel. NOTICE Never operate your dealer MS 150 TC The saw without chain lubrication. If the chain runs dry, the whole cutting attachment will be a fault ..., clean the oilways, contact your saw chain must still be broken in the tank before starting work carried out exclusively by an authorized STIHL servicing dealer. Filling Chain Oil Tank Preparations for about 2 to be a small amount of oil. Take care not to ensure that ...